In all of the ruckus to find the greatest renewable energy, I think we're passing up on the most obvious solution: the homeless.
Really, I can't imagine how this is more expensive than developing better wind turbines or something. Instead of throwing billions at inefficient ethanol technology, why not have a bunch of homeless guys man a human-powered energy plant?
Crushing poverty and mental instability have coexisted since the beginning of time so we don't have to worry about running out of it. Best of all, we have homeless citizens in all our cities; no more terrorist-friendly oil, 'cause this natural resource is made right here in good old U.S. of A.
BOR-ING.
The real question is: what can the homeless do to generate power? Ride stationary bikes? No. That's for the bourgeois and those without drug-induced heart murmurs. If we can capture energy from walking around I think we can take it one step further and get energy from just sitting around. I point to the Pet Rock as proof that, as Americans, we can invent anything as long as we put our minds to it.
Why would the homeless be willing partners in this? Just give them ample motivation - a night's cot for a day's work, or access to busier, more prominent change-cup-rattling spots during their off-hours. I realize such benefits may empower some to rectify their situation and leave the program, but these same benefits may, in turn, entice new homeless recruits (English majors).
It's about time we embrace the energy that the good Lord has given us all.
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